This should be peak season for the full Ironman races we cover, but alas, there will be no pretty medals. So, now what? Today, we grab our lunch pails to stay strong and positive about what's coming down the road. We also look at the biggest mistakes runners make and break down "go easy" and Zone 2 depending on your life situations. Unhinge the intensity and flow. TOPICS: Staying positive about races Optimism about what’s down the road Committing to connection with people A lifelong pursuit The lunch bucket workouts I wanna show myself that I can Keep proving to yourself that you can in the future Building blocks of behavior David Goggins’ mindset changers When your motivator is taken away . . . now what? The feeling you get from working hard Are you proud of yourself or disappointed Mike’s endless pool PTSD The Number 1 Mistake Runner’s Make Do you run Enough?? Do you run too fast too often? Knowing what’s too hard or too easy Has Coach Robbie ever had to fire an athlete? If so, why? How to adjust your effort to meet the workout Go easy? Go Z2? What does that mean to you? Zones vary depending on life stresses American Gladiator analogy with running Being able to “let go” when you run Running easy vs. digging in and pushing off as hard as you can Unhinge the intensity and flow ---------------- The C26 Online Hub is now open to the public! Click here to learn more about what's in the Hub and take advantage of our "Pay What You Want" for a limited time. Looking for an awesome coach? Former Professional triathlete, Jessica Jacobs is now coaching for C26 Triathlon. Check out her bio and contact information at our Coaching Page on C26Triathlon.com  Big Shout out to podcast listener and Wordpress designer Bobby Hughes for helping get the new c26triathlon.com off the ground. If you like what you see and may need a website, check out Bobby’s work at https://hughesdesign.co/ You can also slide by www.crushingiron.com which is now the official blog page for the podcast. Community and coaching information are at www.c26triathlon.com  Our 2020 C26 Camps are sold out (other than swim camp) Find out more on our Camps Page. If you'd like to support the Crushing Iron Podcast, hit up our Pledge Page and help us keep this podcast on the rails. Thanks in advance! Are you thinking about raising your game or getting started in triathlon with a coach? Check out our Crushing Iron Coaching Philosophy Video Please subscribe and rate Crushing Iron on YouTube and iTunes. For information on the C26 Coach’s Eye custom swim analysis, coaching, or training camps email: C26Coach@gmail.com Facebook: CrushingIron YouTube: Crushing Iron Twitter: CrushingIron Instagram: C26_Triathlon www.c26triathlon.com Mike Tarrolly - crushingiron@gmail.com Robbie Bruce - c26coach@gmail.com